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Your parent guide to maths starts here.
Step-by-step support so you feel ready to guide your child’s maths journey - from day one.
Stage 3, Part B - Year 6
Year 6 - the final stage of primary school, and in maths that means a year of consolidation, challenge, and preparation for high school.
Your child will tackle advanced fractions, percentages, ratio, algebra, and multi-step problem-solving. Confidence and clarity are key as they prepare for the next stage of learning.
At MathsBites, we’re here to support parents through this important year. We’ll help you understand how these topics are taught, break down tricky concepts, and give you practical ways to support your child at home.
MathsBites is your guide to Year 6 maths - helping you feel equipped to support your child, celebrate their progress, and ensure they finish primary school with confidence in their maths journey.
What your child learns in Stage 3, Part B
Stage 3 Part B deepens mathematical reasoning, preparing them for high school.
For example:
Multiplicative Thinking: Solving multi-step problems using factors, multiples, and efficient mental and written strategies.
Financial Mathematics: Calculating discounts, budgets, and profit/loss; solving real-world money problems.
Time & Timetables: Interpreting and creating complex timetables; calculating time intervals across days and weeks.
Location & Mapping: Using scale, coordinates, and directional language to interpret and create maps.
Data & Probability: Constructing and interpreting line graphs and pie charts; describing probability using fractions and decimals
and this is just the start. For the full list, click here.
MathsBites videos walk you through these concepts using the same language and methods taught in classrooms right across Australia.
Why MathsBites works
Primary school maths has changed - new strategies, new language, and new expectations.
That’s why MathsBites was created, giving you:
30 short, clear videos that explain every concept your child will learn
A self-paced course to watch anytime, anywhere, on your phone, tablet, or laptop
Screen-free practice to reinforce learning at home
Parent-first language that bridges the gap between classroom and kitchen table
MathsBites helps you understand these concepts using the same language and strategies taught in classrooms, so you can confidently support your child’s learning at home.
Why MathsBites makes sense
Built using the NSW syllabus which means no guesswork
Aligned with the Australian Curriculum which means peace of mind
Reduces homework stress for you and your child
Builds long-term confidence and understanding, not just quick fixes
Supports independent learning by helping you model it first
Saves time and money - no more confusion or endless searching - MathsBites provides real help in real time - all in the one place
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